L’Ecole du Ski Francais at Le Grand Bornand
The Ski school meets near the chalet where off-piste guides and snow-boarding instructors are available.
Book direcly by telephoning L’Ecole du Ski Francais on 00 33 4 50 27 01 83, open from Christmas to Easter. They speak English. Or go to www.esf-grand-bo.com. http://www.esf-grand-bo.com/ski-school-le-grand-bornand/?language=en_US
L’Ecole du Ski Francais Lessons
The L’Ecole du Ski Francais offers the following lessons at le Grand Bornand:
1 Group Lessons for Adults
2 Group Lessons for Children
3 Private Lessons including: Ski, Snowboard, Carving, Telemark, Trek, Snowshoes, and Handiski.
4 Children aged between 3 and 6 Children can have lessons with ‘Piou-Piou’ and for the others ‘Les P’tits Loups’ ['The Little Wolves'] or ‘Les lutins des neiges’ ['The Snow Imps'] as it is very important for them to start off well.
The alternative is
International Ski and Snowboard School “Starski” (450 27 04 69, fax 450 09 28 46); http://www.esi-starski.net/
Ski Pass Costs in Le Grand Bornand
In 2006/7, the Grand-Bornand area, which is accessible by skiing out of the door, costs just €120 in high season (€110 in low season) for adult 6 day ski passes, children under 15 were €100 and the under 8s, €70 for 6 days. [We never feel the need to leave this area when staying for a week!]
The 6-day ski pass covering the whole Aravis area including Le Grand Bornand, Manigod, Saint-Jean de Sixt and La Clusaz cost €155 for adults in high season (€136 in low season) and €114 for children.
A local day pass is €26, and a half day €20.40 for an adult or €20.40 and €16.30 for a child.
There is an extra charge of €10 (children €6.60) for evening skiing. For more detailed or up-to-date information, check with the local tourist office.
You no longer need to take a photograph for passes of more than 3 days. as there is a machine that takes one as you buy your ticket
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